HERO of the week: Sharika Blockett

SHARIKA BLOCKETT

"Being able to share this journey with my husband has been amazing! It has strengthened our bond in our marriage and we are both on this road to recovery together. Had he not encouraged me to do it, neither one of us would be here. Growth in our new normal has not been easy but this program has afforded us the best start possible being a dual-military family. We also share this with our children who ride their bikes to and from school and around the neighborhood. It is having a positive impact on our family as whole and that makes each day special to share with the entire family." - Sharika

 

Branch: US Army 
Hometown: Pontiac, Michigan
HUB: Tampa, Florida

Favorite sports team: All Sports! Because they promote good health and show one’s personal journey to what he or she has worked all their life to succeed at!

How did you learn about Project Hero: A Veteran suggested it to me.

When did you start cycling? In 2014 was my first Soldier Ride with WWP. I really enjoyed but didn’t know how to continue it. When I was exposed to Ride 2 Recovery/Project Hero it was life changing. My first Challenge was Army/Navy in 2015. It was the toughest thing I had ever done!!

Other than cycling, what's your favorite past time: Swimming, going to the Movies with my Family, Cycling with my Family and our Family Vacations

What'd you eat for breakfast today:  Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal with Sleepytime time Tea and Almond Milk

What's the last song you heard on the radio: Michael Jackson on Pandora

Favorite color: PURPLE, PURPLE AND MORE PURPLE

Favorite food: Italian and Seafood

Would you rather ride uphill in the wind or downhill in the rain: Downhill in the rain

If you could travel anywhere in the world where would you go: EVERYWHERE!!! The possibilities are Endless.

What's your preference, Recumbent, Upright, or motorized bike? Upright

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